Senior Finance OfficerSalary: £31,890- £42,109Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)Hours: 35hpw Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime. We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lasting difference. Who We Are?Victim Support Scotland provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free, confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs.Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. Our mission is to ensure that all those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them to recover from their experiences. All our work is guided and underpinned by our six core principles of being engaging and compassionate; inclusive and accessible; person-centred; adaptive, flexible, and responsive; collaborative; and knowledgeable and skilled.Now is the time to join Victim Support Scotland, helping us work towards the ambitions of our 5-year plan: Empowering people affected by crime: VSS Strategy 2021-2026.What is the roleThis is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Finance Officer. As a member of the Finance and Estates Team and reporting directly to the Head of Finance & Estates, you will provide financial management information to the Finance and Estates Manager for use at Board and Management meetings and delivery a high quality and effective customer service.You will create and manage financial forecasting models and procedures and contribute to the financial and estates strategy and plans, in line with VSS overall strategy. You will ensure that all accounting activity complies with regulations. You will work closely with members of the Corporate Leadership Team and will support business planning. We would consider hybrid working for this post. What you’ll need to be successfulWe are looking for someone who will take ownership of, and ensure delivery of all accounting and financial activities, including (but not limited to) monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts, annual accounts and budget forecasts, prior involvement in year-end processes, project costings and budgetary management, maintaining the fixed asset register and monitoring all VSS financial practices, ensuring a robust financial framework is in place and auditing requirements are met. To contribute to business planning and modelling, performing the appropriate analysis to support understanding of multiple aspects of business performance across a number of business platforms, excellent communication skills, highly motivated, can work using own initiative and as part of a wider team.Salary: £31,890- £42,109. Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to review - in line with VSS progression arrangements. A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.Further details of this role are available in the job description - Senior Finance Officer - Victim Support ScotlandIf you are looking for a role with a purpose, where you can really make a difference, then this may be the role for you.What we offer?When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. Not only do we offer a generous annual leave package of 39 days, but you will also have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more. In addition we offer a generous pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union. Supporting employee development is important to us and we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory Standard disclosure check and two satisfactory references. Closing date – 2 February 2025 at Midnight.
